Leroy Fleming, class of 1967

Leroy Fleming, class of 1967

2013-03-13

Leroy, who has been a staple in the DC music scene and abroad, can probably be most recognized as the saxophonist for Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers.  As a matter of fact, in the 1978 hit “Bustin Loose”, you can hear Chuck calling for Leroy to “Give us some of that horn right here!” This was leg-way to the popular horn line that was not only used in the song “Bustin Loose”, but also the hit “We Need Some Money.”


 


But Leroy’s history in the music industry goes back even further than the Soul Searchers.  In fact, he was also a member of the band The Young Senators (also known as “The Emperors of Go-Go”).  A band that not only gave us such hits as “Jungle” and “Boogie Music”, but was also the backup band for Motown’s Eddie Kendricks when he left the Temptations for a solo career, on such songs as “My People Hold On” and “Keep On Truckin”.


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Thank you for leavinga legacy on and in the earth. May your after life journey be one of peace. Blessings...In the Spirit, Rev Dr C P James....class of 1985

tribute by carole james

Leroy you will be truly missed. Every where I went when I heard "Bustin Loose" I would let people know that you were my high school classmate. Your star is now in the heavens and you have elevated the class of 1967 to a higher plane. Rest in peace.

tribute by Rivers D. McCreary, III

Leroy was a great friend and an outstanding football player in high school. I played on the offensive line with Leroy. We did not keep in touch after high school, but I followed his musical career. Everytime that I hear "Bustin Loose" or "We Need Some Money", I think of Leroy and that saxophone. We miss you Leroy!

tribute by Percy Luney

Leroy, to one of the best pulling guards in the city in 1966, may you rest in peace. Scott

tribute by Scott Fontaine

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